North Stars open 2-0 series lead in GNML final

The Soo North Stars opened up a 2-0 lead in the Great North Midget League championship thanks to a pair of wins over the Kapuskasing Flyers over the weekend.

In game one, Ryan Vendramin and Anthony Stefano had a goal and three assists each as the North Stars picked up a 7-4 win. Cody Caron added two goals and an assist while Devin Shell chipped in with a pair of goals. Jaron Rowe also scored for the North Stars in game one.

Jamey Lauzon scored twice for Kapuskasing in game one. Zack Dorval and Brenden Locke assisted on a pair of goals each in the loss. Leo Lightning and Olivier Chabot also scored.

In game two, Vendramin scored a pair of goals and added an assist as the North Stars picked up a 5-1 win. Matt Pinder added a pair of goals in the win, including a shorthanded marker in the second period. Jack MacLeod also scored in the win.